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Diageo’s board has decided to part ways with CEO Debra Crew, following a brutal 43% drop in the company’s share price since her appointment in June 2023. Despite her efforts to reassure investors—emphasizing the company’s strong brand portfolio—the steep downturn triggered a leadership shake-up aimed at restoring confidence. 📉 What Triggered the Slump? 🚨 Tracker…
Setting the SceneLoro Piana, LVMH’s cashmere jewel, has been placed under judicial administration in Milan for a year after a court uncovered serious labor abuses in its production chain . This follows similar actions taken against several other Italian luxury houses. Severe Labor ViolationsThe court found that contractors—managed via two shell companies—operated Chinese‑owned workshops in Italy…
In a significant move, the European Union has voted to remove the United Arab Emirates and Gibraltar from its “grey list” of jurisdictions with weak anti-money-laundering (AML) systems. The update, formalised this week and to be published soon in the EU’s Official Journal, follows the Financial Action Task Force delisting both in 2024 . Why…
LeadAs Brics convenes in Rio this weekend, cracks appear in the bloc’s unity—rapid expansion, ideological divides, and key leadership absences threaten its cohesion and ambitions. 1. Rapid Expansion, Slow Consensus Brics has ballooned from five founding members to eleven, stretching from Brazil and India to Iran, Saudi Arabia, and Indonesia. But this meteoric growth has…
IntroductionIn a notable policy shift, OPEC+—led by Saudi Arabia—will accelerate oil output in August, boosting supply by 548,000 barrels per day. This follows steady 411,000 bpd increases in prior months and marks a decisive move from price defense to reclaiming global market share . 1. From Cuts to Claims OPEC+ originally imposed sharp 2.2 million bpd cuts in…
IntroductionIn the pre-dawn hours of July 4, a sudden and monstrous flash flood hit Central Texas’s Hill Country. The Guadalupe River surged over 26 feet in just 45 minutes, catching residents and campers off guard. This tragic event has claimed at least 24 lives, with dozens—including around 23 to 25 girls from Camp Mystic—still missing . 1. A Devastating…
Introduction In a world reshaping at an unprecedented pace—marked by digital revolutions, geopolitical friction, and shifting alliances—China and Russia’s deepening partnership stands out as one of the most consequential developments. Their “Dragon‑Bear” alliance, framed as a response to Western constraints, represents a bold attempt to redraw international power maps. 1. Shared Stories of Historical Victimhood…
Germany’s business sector is raising alarms over recent government discussions on restoring military conscription, warning it could deepen an already severe workforce crisis. With employers already struggling to fill roles due to demographic pressures and skill gaps, reintroducing a draft could siphon off valuable talent from the civilian labour market. According to the Financial Times,…
In a landmark July 2, 2025 verdict, Sean “Diddy” Combs was found guilty on two counts of transportation for the purpose of prostitution, but acquitted of the more serious racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking by force, fraud or coercion charges. Following roughly 13 hours of deliberation over three days, the jury returned a split verdict…
In June 2025, inflation across the euro area climbed back to 2.0 percent, aligning with the European Central Bank’s (ECB) medium‑term goal. This figure marks a modest increase from May’s 1.9 percent and reinforces the narrative that the era of runaway inflation may have officially ended. 📈 What the Numbers Reveal 🔍 Drivers Behind the Shift 🏦…
